Patents by Inventor Thomas W. Lever

Thomas W. Lever has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Edge inspection system
    Patent number: 6085624
    Abstract: A system for inspecting at least one edge of metal strip after the at least one edge has been trimmed by at least one cutting device. Included is an inspection station that has at least one image producer for forming at least one image of the at least one edge passing the inspection station. The at least one image is analyzed to determine at least one quality characteristic of the at least one trimmed edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Assignee: Asko, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas W. Lever, Frederico de Magalhaes